HOUSE PORTRAITS

by LARRY SNODE

Heirloom quality portraits of homes, churches, schools, business, bed and breakfasts, and historical sites done in a unique and personal style. Drawings are either Black & White (pen & ink or pen & ink with graphite shading on 140lb watercolor paper) or Color (Prisma colored pencils or pen & ink with Prisma colored pencils [both types done on mat board] or watercolor).

"I believe I was about 10 years old when I found a very old pen and ink drawing of my grandparents' house in their attic. I fell in love with the fine detail and the style. Since that day, over 45 years ago, house portraits have been a passion of mine. My first house portrait was an oil painting of my parents' home which I mercifully won't show here (my mom still has it hanging in the living room, face out)." - Larry Snode

(CLICK ON IMAGE TO SEE LARGE PICTURE)

Prisma colored pencil
on mat board
40 X 32

Pen & Ink with
pencil shading
16 X 20

Pen & Ink on
140 lb. Watercolor Paper
20 x 15

Pen & Ink - 20 X 16
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Pen & Ink with pencil shading
20 X 16

Pen & Ink - 20 X 16
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Pen & Ink with pencil shading.
20 x 16 on 140 lb Watercolor
Paper - 1998

Chappel at Mount Union College
Pen & Ink with pencil shading.
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Pen & Ink
with pencil shading
12 x 9

Pen & Ink
on 140 lb Watercolor Paper
13 X 18 Matted 20 x 24
Pen & Ink
on 140 lb Watercolor Paper
11 X 14
Pen & Ink
on 140 lb Watercolor Paper
11 X 14

Prisma colored pencil
on Beige Mat Board
This was the client's ancestral
home in France
Prisma colored pencil
on Beige Mat Board

Please forgive these last two portraits but I forgot to get a picture of the finished product before I sent them to the customers so now they're examples of my work in progress.

HOUSE PORTRAIT PRICES

Actual Artwork Dimension
11 X 14
16 X 20
32 X 40 Matted Dimension
16 X 20
20 X 24
N/A Graphite Pencil
$195
$195
N/A Pen & Ink
$225
$225
N/A Colored Pencil or Watercolor
$245
$245
$350

Because some houses are more complicated than others prices my vary, although most homes will be included under the prices listed above. Larger institutional buildings and businesses usually cost more to render. Once I have seen the photographs of your house or business I can give you an exact price.

House portraits make excellent one-of-a-kind gifts to be treasured for generations. The perfect gift for anniversaries, house warmings (or leavings), real estate promotions, birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Christmas.

Photos: All I need to do a house portrait are at least two or three good-quality photographs of the house (or other building). If there are trees blocking considerable portions of the house, try to include extra pictures which show what is behind the trees. If possible, please include a closeup shot of the front door area or any other details that are important in representing your home. All photographs will be returned with your finished portrait. You can also E-mail your photographs to me if you would rather not send the originals.

Ordering: Send no money upfront, all orders will be taken on good faith. Considering my workload your portrait should be ready within 2 to 3 weeks, if it will take any longer I'll let you know. I will E-mail you a photograph of the finished portrait for your approval. Your house portrait will be shipped upon receipt of your payment in full. Please include $12.50 for shipping, handling and insurance and allow a week to 10 days for delivery. I accept personal checks, money orders and PayPal www.paypal.com.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Send all orders to:

LARRY SNODE
797 SUNSET DRIVE
ALLIANCE, OHIO 44601
E-MAIL: larry_snode@sbcglobal.net

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